Want greater wealth? Buckle down and get to work

The newly released “High Net Worth Report” by the Private Bank of Nevada State Bank, drawing up the BLS Time Use Survey, found higher income individuals get about eight hours and six minutes of sleep each night — about 3.3 percent less than the lower income set.

 
Obama might deploy up to 275 troops to Iraq

President Barack Obama is notifying Congress that about 275 U.S. military personnel could deploy to Iraq. Obama says the forces are going to provide support and security for U.S. personnel and the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.

 
Police: Priest killed with gun owned by colleague

A homeless ex-convict with a history of violence and drug abuse was arrested Monday on suspicion of killing a clergyman with a handgun that had been retrieved by another priest after he was hit with an iron rod at a Phoenix church, police said.

Scientists make strides in ‘bionic pancreas’ for diabetics

Scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston University are working on a “bionic pancreas” to free some people with diabetes from the daily ordeal of managing their disease.

Golf cart driver at U.S. Open charged after run-in with trooper

The man who drove NBC Sports analyst Roger Maltbie’s golf cart during the third round of the U.S. Open is facing four charges after an incident with a state trooper on the course, a North Carolina State Police spokeswoman said Sunday.

Salmon ship out in California drought

Millions of six-month-old smolts are hitching rides in tanker trucks because California’s historic drought has depleted rivers and streams, making the annual migration to the ocean too dangerous for juvenile salmon.

 
Israeli teen missing in West Bank has strong U.S. ties

The family of an Israeli-American teen believed to have been abducted in the West Bank says it has received an outpouring of support from friends and family back in the U.S.

Students forced to walk outside in heat as punishment

A North Carolina elementary school principal is under investigation after she was accused of making students walk outside in the summer heat without water as a punishment for not wearing their uniforms.

Henderson man gets life without parole in 2010 slaying

A Clark County judge sentenced a 43-year-old man to spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole Monday in connection with a 2010 slaying in Henderson.

Electric Daisy Carnival by the numbers

With the Electric Daisy Carnival just days away, just how big an undertaking is the three-day event? Here’s a look at the numbers.

Nigeria and Iran deliver first draw of World Cup

Nigeria and Iran delivered the first draw of the World Cup on Monday as they ground out a scrappy 0-0 stalemate in their opening match in Group F.

5 fantasy families that bond on the big screen

“How to Train Your Dragon 2” opens this weekend with the introduction of Hiccup’s mom. Which reminds us of a few other fantasy/science fiction families on the big screen.

Prayer vigil set for missing Israeli teens

A prayer vigil for three Israeli teenagers kidnapped last Friday in the West Bank will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Boulevard.

 
Former RJ photographer wins Emmy Award

John Locher, a former photographer for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, won an Emmy Award for his video “Double Helix” on Saturday.

 
Starbucks offers many employees free college tuition

Starbucks is giving its baristas a bargain on an online college degree. The company is partnering with Arizona State University to make an undergraduate education available at a steep discount to 135,000 U.S. employees who work at least 20 hours a week.

What are World Cup players eating?

Italy packed Parmesan, olive oil and prosciutto. The U.S. brought oatmeal, Cheerios, peanut butter and A1 Steak Sauce.

California wildfire 10 percent contained

A wildfire burning near homes Monday in the southern Sierra Nevada west of California’s Lake Isabella grew only slightly overnight and crews expected to make significant progress before hotter, drier weather sets in later in the week.

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